“We must work very hard to end these wars, in addition to the many other conflicts,” he said. He said the World Trade Organisation (WTO) needed to be modernised to ensure all countries that rely on global trade could benefit equally. In his opening address, Mr Ramaphosa said South Africa has sought to ensure that the development priorities of the Global South and the African continent find expression firmly and permanently on the agenda of the G20. “This is important not only for the people of Africa and the Global South,” he said. In addition to the Group of 20 powerful nations, Ireland is one of 16 non-G20 countries that have been invited.

Source: The Irish Times November 22, 2025 14:09 UTC